Letting go and moving on is taking my personal world building to an entirely new level these days. As a paranormal romance and urban fantasy author I’m used to crafting dynamic worlds and adventures for my imaginary friends and characters who become as dear to me as family.
But when it’s real life family embarking on real life adventures, it seems I’m the one on the edge of my seat lately. None of the many recent changes are bad – just new.
Our son is successfully moved into his new school to finish out his high school career. So far, every phone call reinforces our belief that he made the right choice. It’s fabulous to hear how much fun he’s having even with the increased academic load.
And we’ve reached the stage where my daughter can move herself in and out of college. While I’ll miss the antics of the road trip and that special time with her, it’s the smarter decision considering my ever-degrading back issues.
Letting go is simultaneously exhilarating and nervewracking. It means a few new worries, but a lot more freedom for all of us. It means an opportunity to redefine my goals and reclaim my schedule. Of course the greyhounds, cats, and finches have lots of needs – but not carpool or dorm stuff.
While I write this, I’m sitting at the hair salon watching a mother with her toddler daughter and young son and I can’t help but think back to those days in my own journey as a mother. Each step has meant adjustments, joys and sorrows and I wouldn’t trade any of the highs or lows because each step made our children – and our family – stronger.
It will be interesting, the changes I make to build my individual world as a full time author. I’m looking forward to the change – challenges and all – and I’m looking forward to delivering more books to you, my loyal readers.
Live the adventure!
